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Polaroid PV330 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Connecting to a Macintosh Laptop PC ...5 Connecting to Audio ...6 Connecting to a Video Player ...6 Connecting to the Remote Mouse ...7 Operating the Projector ... 9 Turning On the Projector ...9 Focusing the Image ...10 Adjusting the Image Size ...10 Distance to Screen vs.
  • Page 3 Using the Internal Pointer and Remote Mouse Simultaneously ...29 Possible Problem Using the Remote Mouse...30 Macintosh Issues ...30 Activating the Laptop External Video Port ...32 Maintaining the Projector ... 37 Replacing the Lamp Module...37 Cleaning the Dust Filters...37 Troubleshooting ... 39 English Brightness ...22...
  • Page 4 Appendix A - Parts and Accessories... 45 Parts...45 Accessories ...45 Appendix B - Specifications ... 46 Appendix C - Notices, Warranties, Safety Precautions ... 47 Notices...47 FCC Statement ...47 Canadian Notice ...47 European Notice ...47 Declaration of Conformity for U.S.A...48 Declaration of Conformity ...48 Warranties...49 U.S.A.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    • Automatic projector settings storage and use for up to 10 computers • Remote control The Polaroid Polaview 330 LCD projector is a true XGA projector; you do not need to turn off your laptop computer display to see your entire screen in the projected image.

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    The projector enters the sleep state, with the fans and lamp off. The Power On/Standby LED, the Lamp Age LED, and the Lamp Status LED on the projector keypad are on while the projector is in the sleep state. For more information on the projector’s operating states, see “Operating States”...

  • Page 7: Connecting To An Ibm-Compatible Desktop Pc

    Figure 3: Connecting to an IBM-compatible Desktop PC If the computer resolution is lower than XGA, the projector automatically resizes the image to fill the screen. If the resolution is higher than XGA, the projector displays a compressed SXGA image or a cropped 1024x768 window of an SXGA screen.

  • Page 8: Connecting To An Ibm-Compatible Laptop Pc

    Connecting to a If your Macintosh desktop computer has a separate VGA output port: Macintosh 1 Connect the VGA cable to the Computer In connector on the projector Desktop PC and to the VGA output connector on the computer. Computer In...

  • Page 9: Connecting To A Macintosh Laptop Pc

    Macintosh Laptop 1 Connect the Macintosh adapter to the external monitor output connector on the laptop computer. 2 Connect the VGA cable to the Computer In connector on the projector and to the output side of the Macintosh adapter. Computer In...

  • Page 10: Connecting To Audio

    “Macintosh PowerBook Series 160, 165, 180, 185, 500, 520, 540” on page 31. Connecting to You can connect the projector to computer audio output and, once Audio connected, you can provide an audio signal to powered external speakers. Note that there are separate audio input connections for a computer and VCR on the projector.

  • Page 11: Connecting To The Remote Mouse

    Figure 9: Connecting to S-Video Video/Audio Connecting to the You can use the joystick on the projector’s remote control to control your Remote Mouse computer mouse. To use the joystick, connect the remote mouse. Note: If the remote mouse does not work after you follow these To connect to the remote mouse: 1 Turn off the computer.
  • Page 12 Getting Started 3 Connect the remote mouse interface cable to the Mouse connector on the projector and to the mouse connector (serial, PS/2, ADB) on your computer. Figure 10: Connecting to the Remote Mouse English Mouse connector...

  • Page 13: Operating The Projector

    2 Press the Power On/Standby button on the projector keypad. Figure 11: Power On/Standby Button The projector enters the live state with the lamp on and the fan at high speed. The lamp takes approximately 30 seconds to reach full brightness.

  • Page 14: Focusing The Image

    Operating the Projector For more information on the projector’s operating states, see “Operating States” on page 14. Tip: If the projector is connected to a laptop computer but is not project- Focusing the Use the Focus Ring to focus the projected image.

  • Page 15: Distance To Screen Vs. Image Size

    Use the following chart and tables to determine the distance between the Screen vs. Image projector and the screen for a desired screen image size. Size The top line in the graph indicates the image size with the lens at the maximum zoom position.

  • Page 16: Adjusting The Image Height

    Image Height To adjust the image height: 1 Press the Elevator Foot Release and lift the front of the projector. 2 Release the Elevator Foot Release to lock the elevator foot in place. Elevator...

  • Page 17: Leveling The Image

    Leveling the Use the leveling feet, located on both rear corners of the projector, to level Image the projected image. To level the image: • Rotate one or both leveling feet until the projected image is level. Figure 16: Leveling the Image...

  • Page 18: Operating States

    60 seconds after turning it off. If you press the Power On/ Standby button within 60 seconds after turning off the lamp, the projector turns on the keypad lighting and sets the fans to high speed. The Power On/Standby LED flashes. After 60 seconds, the projector turns on the lamp and enters the live state.

  • Page 19: Using The Remote Control

    If the projector is in the sleep state, press the On/Standby button to change the projector to the live state. If the projector is in the live state, and the lamp has been on for more than 30 seconds, press the On/ Standby button to change the projector to the standby state.

  • Page 20: Source

    Using the Remote Control Source Press the Source button on either the remote control or the projector keypad to toggle the input signal source between computer, composite video, and S-video. If there are no other active input signal sources connected, the projector displays an error message.

  • Page 21: Audio Controls

    Using the Remote Control Audio Controls Press the + button on the remote control to increase the audio volume. Press the - button to decrease the audio volume. Press the Mute button to mute the audio. Drag Use the Drag button in combination with the joystick to drag an item. You can also use this button to “Drag &...

  • Page 22: Using The Menus

    This section introduces you to the main menu and explains how to use the Main Menu projector menu system. 1 Press the Menu button on either the remote control or on the projector keypad to display the main menu. Each menu item has a submenu. Help...

  • Page 23: Audio Menu

    Use the Reset menu item to reset these submenu values to default values: Submenu Audio Picture Source Features Custom Modes Table 4: Effect of Reset by Submenu Use the Reset item on a submenu to reset values for all submenu items. Audio Menu Use the Audio menu to control presentation sound characteristics.

  • Page 24: Volume

    Using the Menus Volume Use Volume to increase or decrease the volume level. Bass Use Bass to increase or decrease the bass level. Treble Use Treble to increase or decrease the treble level. Stereo Mode Use Stereo Mode to select mono or stereo audio effects. The choices are: •...

  • Page 25: Frequency

    Reset Figure 22: Picture Submenu Frequency The Polaview 330 LCD projector automatically adjusts the frequency based on detected input signals. However, in some cases you may need to manually adjust the frequency. Use Frequency to eliminate evenly spaced dark vertical lines or distortions on the projected image.

  • Page 26: Brightness

    Using the Menus Brightness Use Brightness to increase or decrease the brightness level. Sharpness Use Sharpness to increase or decrease the sharpness. Room Light Use Room Light to compensate for differences in room lighting conditions. The three Room Light values provide the best levels of brightness, contrast, and color saturation for different lighting conditions.

  • Page 27: Computer

    Use S-Video to select s-video as the signal source. Note: If the system does not detect a computer or video source, it Features Menu Use the Features menu to select top-level usage preferences for the projector. Help Audio Picture Source...

  • Page 28: Startup Logo

    The choices are: • Default Logo • Custom Logo • Blank For more information on how to install a custom logo in projector memory, see “Installing a Custom Startup Logo” on page 28. Curtain Style Use Curtain Style to select curtain appearance.

  • Page 29: Custom Modes Menu

    Custom Modes Use the Custom Modes menu to save the current projector settings as one Menu of four custom modes or to activate a previously saved custom mode. Help Audio Picture Source Features Custom Modes Service Reset Figure 27: Custom Modes Menu •...

  • Page 30: Mode 1

    Using the Menus Mode 1 Use Mode 1 to save the current projector settings as a custom mode or to activate the previously saved Mode 1 settings. Mode 2 Use Mode 2 to save the current projector settings as a custom mode or to activate the previously saved Mode 2 settings.

  • Page 31: Lamp Life

    Use Projector Life to display information about total projector usage. Test Pattern Use Test Pattern to display patterns you can use to evaluate the condition of the projector. The Color Cycle option displays the patterns in sequence. The choices are: • Pattern 1 •...

  • Page 32: Advanced Configuration

    LOADLOGO.EXE program, on the Polaview 330 Tools diskette included with the projector, to download a custom logo to the projector. To install a custom startup logo: 1 Connect an RS232 cable to the projector’s RS232 connector and to the computer serial port. 2 Start the LOADLOGO.EXE program.

  • Page 33: Windows 3.X

    Polaview 330 Tools diskette, to install the IPOINT.EXE driver. Then, load the driver from the command line or from the Windows 95 Start Menu. If you need IPSETUP.EXE, visit Polaroid’s web site (www.polaroid.com/service/sfwdownload/index.html). Note: The driver supplied by IPOINT.EXE is only present when the Warning: Do not use IPOINT.EXE program to reconfigure the mouse.

  • Page 34: Possible Problem Using The Remote Mouse

    2 Move the scroll arrow to the left to slow down the double-click speed. If this does not correct the problem, it may be due to fluorescent lighting. In this case, shade the infrared receiver on the projector or turn down the lights in the room.

  • Page 35: Macintosh Powerbook Series 140, 145, 145B, 150, 170

    2 Connect the switchable Macintosh adapter to the PowerBook video cable. 3 Connect the VGA cable to the Macintosh Adapter. 4 Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the projector. 5 Turn on the projector. 6 Turn on the Macintosh PowerBook.

  • Page 36: Macintosh Powerbook 1400

    Macintosh The PowerBook 3400 and G3 have a standard DB9/15 VGA connector PowerBook 3400 built into the backplane for an external video monitor or projector. It is and G3 capable of resolutions up to 1024x768. There is no Video Mirroring Control Panel.
  • Page 37 On some laptop computers, you need to use a separate setup menu to activate the external video port. Computer Manufacturer Acer Ctrl-Alt-Esc (for Setup menu) Fn-F5 Fn-F5 Fn-D Fn-F1 Fn-F12 Ctrl-Fn-D Ctrl-D AT&T Fn-F6 Austin Ctrl-Alt-Shift Altima Shift-Ctrl-Alt-C Ambra Ctrl-Alt-Esc (for Setup menu) Amrel Shift-Ctrl-D (for Setup menu) Fn-F2...
  • Page 38 Advanced Configuration Manufacturer Dell Dolch Epson Everex For-A Fujitsu Gateway Grid Hitachi Honeywell Hyundai Hewlett-Packard Infotel Jetbook Kaypro Kris Tech Keynote English Computer Fn-F5 Fn-F4 Ctrl-Alt-F10 Ctrl-Alt-< Fn-F12 Fn-F8 Fn-D Set DIP switch to CRT before the computer is booted Set DIP switch to CRT when the computer is booted Automatic Setup Icon...
  • Page 39 Computer Manufacturer Leading Edge Fn-T Macintosh See “Macintosh Issues” on page 30. Magitronic Fn-F4 Mastersport Fn-F2 Micro Express Automatic when computer is booted Micron Fn-F2 Microslate Automatic when computer is booted Midwest Micro Fn-F11 Mitsubishi SW2 on-off-off-off Setup screen Setup screen Fn-F2 Fn-F3 Fn-F10...
  • Page 40 Advanced Configuration Manufacturer Texas Instruments Top Link Toshiba Twinhead Winbook Wyse Zenith Zeos Table 6: External Video Port Activation Keys English Computer Setup (on keyboard) Ctrl-Alt-Setup Ctrl-Alt-Esc Control Panel-TIsetup-Sys config- display device, LCD/CRT Fn-F10 Fn-F12 Setup screen Fn-F6 Fn-F5 Fn-F6 Ctrl-Alt-End Fn-End Tsetup Utility...

  • Page 41: Maintaining The Projector

    6 Turn on the projector. 7 Use the Reset Lamp Timer option in the Service menu to reset the lamp life counter. The Polaview 330 LCD projector has two dust filters to protect the optical Cleaning the Dust Filters components and electronics. The best procedure for cleaning the filters is to use a vacuum cleaner from the outside of the filter covers.

  • Page 42: Back Filter

    3 Remove the foam filter from the filter cover. 4 Clean the foam filter with soap and water, rinse, and dry thoroughly. 5 Replace the filter in the filter cover and reinstall it in the projector. Bottom Filter To clean the bottom filter: 1 Remove the four retaining screws located on the bottom of the projector.

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    1 Check the table below to see if you can solve the problem. 2 Call your dealer’s technical support line and explain your problem. 3 Call Polaroid Corporation. Refer to the listing of Polaroid offices and service centers on page 41.
  • Page 44 Check the contrast adjustment. Also, check the VGA cable for broken or bent pins. Align the projector so that it directly faces the screen. See “Leveling the Image” on page 13. Check that the IR (infrared) window on the front of the projector is not blocked.
  • Page 45 Australia Belgique/België Brasil Canada Danmark Deutschland España Country Polaroid Australia Pty. Ltd. 13–15 Lyonpark Road P.O. Box 163 North Ryde, N.S.W. 2113 Tel.: (02) 9 950 7000 Fax: (02) 887 2209 Polaroid (Belgium) N.V.–S.A. Rue Colonel Bourg 111 Kolonel Bourgstraat 111 1140 Bruxelles–1140 Brussel...
  • Page 46 Mori Building No. 30 Toranomon 3-2-2 Minato-ku Tokyo 105 Tel.: (81-3) 3438 8811 Fax: (81-3) 3433 3537 Polaroid de México S.A. de C.V. Paseo de la Reforma 195 Piso 17 C.P. 06500 México, D.F. Tel.: (52-5) 703-1111 Fax: (52-5) 566-0505...
  • Page 47 Country New Zealand Polaroid New Zealand Ltd. 24-26 Anzac Avenue Auckland Tel.: (64-9) 377 3773 Norge Polaroid (Norge) A/S Industriveien 8B, 1473 Skårer, Norway Tlf: (47-67) 90 47 10 Fax: (47-67) 90 51 73 Österreich Polaroid Ges.m.b.H. Eitnergasse 5A 1231 Wien, Austria Tel.: (43-1) 869 86 27...
  • Page 48 Maintaining the Projector U.K. U.S.A. Table 8: Polaroid Offices and Service Centers English Country Polaroid (U.K.) Ltd. & Polaroid Export Operations Wheathampstead House Codicote Road Wheathampstead Hertfordshire AL4 8SF U.K. Tel: (44) 1582 63 2000 Freefone: (800) 010119 Polaroid Corporation Technical Assistance Tel.: Toll free 1-800-432-5355...

  • Page 49: Appendix A - Parts And Accessories

    3.5mm composite video/stereo audio cable RCA cable S-video signal cable VGA video signal cable 15-pin HD gender changer Polaview 330 Tools diskette Polaroid Polaview 330 LCD Projector User’s Guide Quick Reference card Registration card Table 9: Parts List Accessories PV330 ATA case with wheels...

  • Page 50: Appendix B - Specifications

    Appendix B - Specifications Appendix B - Specifications Computer Compatibility Video Compatibility Audio Number of colors Display type Display format Contrast ratio Lens zoom ratio Light source Lamp life Brightness Horizontal frequency Vertical frequency Cooling Electrical supply Power consumption Temperature Dimensions Weight Table 11: Specifications...

  • Page 51: Appendix C - Notices, Warranties, Safety Precautions

    Polaroid could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

  • Page 52: Declaration Of Conformity For U.s.a

    73/23/EEC, low voltage directive; 89/33/EEC, EMC directive; 93/68/EEC, “CE” marking directive. PV330 Polaroid Polaroid Corporation 784 Memorial Drive Cambridge, MA 02139 1-800-343-5000 PV330 Polaroid Polaroid (Europa) BV Hoge Botofstraat 45 7511 ZA Enschede, The Netherlands 31-53-486-5050...

  • Page 53: Warranties

    Should this product, or any component or accessory included with it, become defective at any time during the warranty period, Polaroid Corporation will, at its discretion, either replace or repair this item, without charge, provided the product is returned to a designated servicing location (prepaid and insured).
  • Page 54 You can remove stubborn marks by using a soft cloth moistened with a mild detergent. Avoid condensation that is caused by moving the projector from a cold environment to a warm, humid environment. If condensation occurs, allow the projector to dry out completely before powering it up.
  • Page 55 Index Numerics 800 number for Technical Support AC power connecting , 46 specifications , 45 Accessories and parts Adapters , 30 Macintosh computers , 45 remote mouse Adjusting , 22 for room lighting , 12 image height , 10 image size , 40 Alignment problems Audio...
  • Page 56 Index , 40 Dark characters , 22 Dark Room , 46 Dimensions of projector , 5, 30 DIP switches, setting Display , 40 crooked , 3, 46 formats , 40 noisy in video mode , 40 poor colors , 39, 40...
  • Page 57 Parts and accessories Personal computers activating external video port , 3, 4, 5 connecting to , 20 Picture Menu options Polaroid Polaview 330 LCD projector. See Pro- jector , 49 Polaroid Technical Support , 40 Poor display quality , 32...
  • Page 58 , 14 Standby state Startup logo , 24 menu , 24 selecting , 14 Startup pending state Start-up sequence, and selections in projector system menus , 14 States, operating Stereo audio connecting , 46 specifications , 20 Stereo Mode menu...

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